Diapositiva 1

ExercisesReported Speech

E.G. I made the mistake that led to the computer breaking down. Let me help you. This is how the machine operates.Will you meet us up later for a drink?If you dont meet the deadline, Ill have to fire you.What does Stuart mean when he says? Choose the verbs from the list. Click for the example!Invite, explain, complain, suggest, threaten, ask, offer, insist, remind, ADMITadmit

I really despise the new secretarys attitude.Whats the new boss like?Ive already told you, we must fix the printer ASAP.Dont forget your briefcase!Why dont you reboot?

One more try? Invite, explain, complain, suggest, threaten, ask, offer, insist, remind, admit

ADMITOFFEREXPLAININVITETHREATEN

KEYCOMPLAINASKINSISTREMINDSUGGEST

Now rewrite what Stuart told Kevin using the verbs youve chosen.

KEYStuart admitted to making the mistake that led to the computer breaking down. Stuart offered to help Kevin. Stuart explained Kevinhow the machine operates./ operatedStuart invited Kevin to meet them up later for a drinkStuart threatened to have Kevin fired if he didnt if he didnt meet the deadline, Ill have to fire you.

Write down a dialogue entitled the misunderstanding. Use as many reporting verbs as possible.E.g. Henrietta: Harry! What the heck are you doing there? Harry: I thought you suggested that I move your desk close to the window.Henrietta: Me? Never! I complained about the plants not being close to the window!Henry: Im sure you asked me to move the desk!

THE MISUNDERSTANDING

Stuart complained about the new secretarys attitude.Stuart asked what the new boss was like.Stuart insisted to fix the printer ASAP.Stuart reminded Kevin to pick up his briefcaseStuart suggested Kevin rebooted / Kevin should reboot.

Well done!